Horoscopes for April 4

Aries (March 21-April 19). Because you have a great deal on your agenda, you’ll execute many a fast fix, succinct answer and brief interaction. What happens won’t be any less meaningful, though. Brevity makes things more memorable to all involved.

Taurus (April 20-May 20). Destruction is sometimes necessary in order to move forward. “To knock a thing down, especially if it is cocked at an arrogant angle, is a deep delight of the blood.” — George Santayana

Gemini (May 21-June 21). You’re a strong person, and you’re only getting stronger. Those who are willing to face and move through pain will be free of the obsessions and addictions that plague those who run from pain.

Cancer (June 22-July 22). Relationships thrive when habits are compatible. Rule of thumb: When it happens once, it’s a mistake. When it happens a few times, it’s a pattern. And when it happens daily, it’s a lifestyle.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22). Compete strictly with yourself today, because the others are playing a completely different game than you are. Also, you don’t have to win in every category to be the best you.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Remember when that person you admire so much saw something special in you? It was a sign that you, too, are meant for the great things you so appreciate. Act to realize the potential in that moment.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Life is full for you, as the moon is full in your sign. Though you’re a well-mannered and self-disciplined person, this is your time to answer the call of the wild and express your free spirit.

Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You don’t have to believe in magic to experience something that can’t be explained. However, it helps. Give those wishes and expectations a break and allow yourself to be swept up by a breathtaking surprise.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You tried to please someone who is perpetually dissatisfied, and now you know how futile that feels. The universe agrees. That’s why loving what you have attracts more.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). They shouldn’t get so jealous when you pay attention to more than one special person. Your heart is elastic now. The more you include the bigger it becomes.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You don’t have to give up the fight permanently, but you may find that even temporarily setting aside a grievance will free your energy and improve your life. You may just decide to drop that old grievance forever.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20). At some point, most children learn that parents are just people, struggling to find their way like everyone else. You came to that moment of maturity earlier than most, though today it seems you’re still working through it.

Today’s birthday (April 4). Ideal situations and real situations rarely match up in life, but this year brings many exceptions. You’ll powerfully create what’s in your mind’s eye. The person who walks into your life in May will make you feel grounded and capable. You’ll reach a career milestone in June. September is a dynamite start to business. Aquarius and Pisces people adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 30, 1, 22, 38 and 17.